Holding steady.
Popularity of Anthon since 1916
Babies named Anthon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Anthon is a rare given name that has never broken into widespread popularity. First recorded in 1916, it reached its peak in 1973, though even then it did not rank among the top names nationally. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent years, with very low but steady usage. Its top states are not listed, indicating broad but sparse distribution across the country. Given its unclear derivation, Anthon remains a unique and infrequent choice, likely adopted as a modern variant of the more common Anthony.
The name Anthon is likely a modern variant or spelling of Anthony, which itself derives from the Roman family name Antonius, of possible Etruscan origin. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, occasionally as a given name. Its rarity and unclear derivation place it among modern coinages.
“Anthon” around the world
Where Anthon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tony, Ant
Sibling names for Anthon
Names that share Anthon's style, for a brother or sister.
